Why Gig Harbor Homeowners Trust
Our Interior Design Process

Gig Harbor is one of Washington’s most beloved communities—a working harbor turned premier waterfront destination where Puget Sound views, wooded hillside estates, and a deep nautical character give every home a story worth telling. Design here must honor that spirit: grounded in place, built to a high standard, and sensitive to the light, water, and landscape that make Gig Harbor irreplaceable. Ariana Designs & Interiors brings a full-service, integrated approach where architects, interior designers, and clients collaborate from concept through installation—ensuring every decision reflects your vision, respects Gig Harbor’s distinct character, and protects the long-term value of your property.

Discovery & Direction

We learn how you live in Gig Harbor—entertaining with harbor views, working from home, raising a family, or retreating from a demanding schedule—then develop a concept that aligns architecture, interiors, and outdoor living around one cohesive vision tailored to your home and its Puget Sound setting.

Design & Permitting

We refine layouts, finishes, lighting, and custom details to optimize harbor and sound views, natural light, and indoor-outdoor flow for the Pacific Northwest climate, coordinating all drawings and approvals with your builder and the City of Gig Harbor or Pierce County to keep construction on schedule.

Execution & Handover

We manage construction details, oversee finish and furniture installation, and coordinate every trade so your approved design is realized exactly as envisioned—and your Gig Harbor home is fully furnished, styled, and move-in ready from day one.

Designing for Gig Harbor’s
Waterfront Character and Craft

Gig Harbor sits at the edge of Puget Sound where a historic fishing village has grown into one of Washington’s most desirable waterfront communities—wooded hillsides, protected anchorages, and panoramic sound views shaping a lifestyle that is both grounded and exceptional. Design here must earn its place in that landscape.

  • Puget Sound and harbor view design – We orient living spaces, glazing systems, and outdoor transitions to frame harbor and sound views from every principal room—managing the Pacific Northwest’s shifting light and weather to create interiors that feel connected to the water year-round.
  • Waterfront and hillside estate expertise – Gig Harbor properties range from deep-water waterfront estates to wooded hillside homes with panoramic outlooks. We bring the same integrated precision to both—working with the topography, the trees, and the views rather than against them.
  • Indoor-outdoor living for the Pacific Northwest – Covered outdoor rooms, dock-side entertaining spaces, fire features, and curated landscape connections are woven into the architecture so your property feels fully livable in every season—not just the summer months.
  • Crafted, grounded luxury – Gig Harbor homeowners want spaces that feel rooted—warm, considered, and built to last without feeling heavy or over-designed. We create interiors with natural materiality, careful proportion, and a quiet sophistication that reflects the community’s character.

With deep experience across Washington’s most distinctive waterfront communities—from Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula to the Seattle Eastside and beyond—our team brings the craft and contextual knowledge that homes in this community deserve.

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What Homeowners Say About
Ariana Designs & Interiors

Discover why homeowners across Gig Harbor, Tacoma, the Key Peninsula, Bellevue, Kirkland, and the greater Puget Sound region choose Ariana Designs & Interiors to bring their most refined visions to life.

Carl Silverberg

We were in serious need of an office update and Ariana took about an hour to change all the paint colors and give us office furniture suggestions. She didn’t push anything, listened and helped a great deal. Very professional in her approach.

Beckie Oliveira

We had a complete remodel done on both our bathrooms and Ariana and her crew were spot on every step of the way. They were easy to work with and had great communication throughout the project. We were extremely happy with the results and would highly recommend them to anyone needing work.

Wanda Kristjanson

I love Ariana’s style and she found just what I envisioned for our new living room and kitchen. Highly recommend her and her team for their exceptional creativity and attention to detail. The entire process was smooth and stress-free.

Evan Apolis

Ariana provides well thought-out designs that compliment the existing architecture and environment. They are a pleasure to work with and handle changing circumstances such as design changes or unexpected conditions quickly and efficiently.

Bob Dawson

We just got started with Ariana Designs and Architecture. Normally I would wait to leave a review, but I feel compelled to let everyone know how great they’ve been so far! Ariana and her team have quickly and expertly employed their skills to transform the project from frustrating to exciting.

Cody Dinkelspiel

I can confidently say Ariana is hands down one of the best designers I have ever worked alongside. Her finished home projects are something to marvel at. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone looking for the best of the best in home design. Five stars doesn’t do justice.

Jennifer Kuenzli

I recently had an onsite design consultation with Ariana Designs and Architecture, and it was a great experience. The team was punctual, professional and knowledgeable. They took the time to understand my vision and I felt heard throughout the process. I highly recommend their services.

Emanuel

I highly recommend Ariana Designs to anyone looking for a top-notch architecture and design team. The design of my home was functional, beautiful, and perfectly suited to my lifestyle. They kept me informed of progress and made sure I was fully satisfied before moving forward.

Carl Silverberg

We were in serious need of an office update and Ariana took about an hour to change all the paint colors and give us office furniture suggestions. She didn’t push anything, listened and helped a great deal. Very professional in her approach.

Beckie Oliveira

We had a complete remodel done on both our bathrooms and Ariana and her crew were spot on every step of the way. Easy to work with, great communication throughout, and we were extremely happy with the results.

Wanda Kristjanson

I love Ariana’s style and she found just what I envisioned for our new living room and kitchen. Highly recommend her and her team for their exceptional creativity and attention to detail.

Cody Dinkelspiel

Ariana is hands down one of the best designers I have ever worked alongside. Her finished home projects are something to marvel at. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone looking for the best of the best in home design.

Jennifer Kuenzli

The team was punctual, professional and knowledgeable. They took the time to understand my vision and I felt heard throughout the entire process. I highly recommend their services.

Emanuel

I highly recommend Ariana Designs to anyone looking for a top-notch architecture and design team. Functional, beautiful, and perfectly suited to my lifestyle. Professional, skilled, and they truly care about their clients.

Luxury Spaces We’ve Designed

Experience how our work blends architecture, interior design, and curated furnishings to capture the crafted, waterfront-connected luxury that defines exceptional design in communities like Gig Harbor.

Grand Retreat Estate

Expansive estate with resort-level amenities—saltwater pool, speakeasy, theater, and gym—designed for large groups, seamlessly blending indoor–outdoor living with luxurious, flexible gathering spaces at every scale.

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Luxury Custom Kitchen

A bespoke kitchen with black cabinetry, mesh detailing, and gold-accented open shelving, pairing European-inspired elegance with highly functional, artful storage and a sense of considered drama.

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Indoor–Outdoor Dining

A refined dining room with custom wood table and upholstered chairs opening to a lounge with linear fireplace and warm wood ceiling slats, designed for seamless indoor–outdoor entertaining at the estate level.

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For The Best Interior Design Services in Gig Harbor, WA, Contact Ariana Designs & Interiors

Frequently Asked Questions

How Ariana Designs & Interiors Works With Gig Harbor Homeowners

Schedule a complimentary Private-Client Discovery Call. We’ll discuss your vision, your Gig Harbor property, and your goals, then outline the right engagement—whether a consultation, partial design, or full renovation or new build. The call helps us confirm we’re the right fit before either party commits.

Yes—waterfront and water-view design is a core specialty. Gig Harbor properties require particular attention to view optimization, privacy from the water, damp-climate material selection, and the integration of dock areas, covered outdoor rooms, and sound-facing terraces into the architecture. We bring deep experience with both deep-water waterfront estates and hillside homes with panoramic Puget Sound outlooks.

Projects vary by scope:

  • Initial Proposal: Moodboards and design direction (pre-engagement).
  • Site Analysis & Feasibility Study: 1-2 weeks (Site visit, measuring, assessing existing conditions, and verifying City of Gig Harbor or Pierce County code constraints).
  • Programming: 2-4 weeks (Layout, drawings, and lifestyle requirements).
  • Schematic Design: 2-4 weeks (Design moodboards, aesthetic direction, initial material pre-selections).
  • Design Development: 4-8 weeks (Finalize all selections—cabinetry, stone, wallcovering, custom furniture, and detailed layouts).
  • Construction Documents: 4-8 weeks (Specifications, final presentation, pricing, and technical drawings).
  • Permit Set: 2-6 weeks (Preparation of drawings for building department submission).
  • Permitting Facilitation: 2-9 months (Management of applications and securing approvals).
  • Pre-Construction Coordination: 2-4 months (Finalizing contractor bids, walkthroughs, construction schedule).
  • Management & Delivery: 2-12 months (Materials ordering, contractor coordination, weekly updates).
  • Construction Support: 2-18 months (Ongoing site visits, quality control, and troubleshooting).

We’re Kirkland-based and serve communities across Western Washington and beyond, including Gig Harbor, Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Medina, and Sammamish. We also serve luxury markets in Arizona and Nevada.

Several factors:

  1. Award-winning expertise: 2x National NKBA Design Awards + 25+ years of experience
  2. Integrated design-build: We own/partner with ARIID Build & Remodel, eliminating coordination gaps
  3. Furniture sourcing control: Direct ownership of ARIID Home & Furniture ensures cohesive design and timeline efficiency
  4. Personal oversight: Every project is personally supervised by Ariana Anderson from concept through installation
  5. Pacific Northwest waterfront fluency: Bespoke, grounded designs that honor Gig Harbor’s nautical character and feel genuinely livable at the highest level